YEARLY HIGH
1.1623 TOP
YEARLY LOW
1.0947 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1302 TOP

2018 BZD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 1.1623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.0947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0676 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1181 to the December average rate of 1.1296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1623 was down 0.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1676, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BZD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,812 TOP
2017 Average 5,632 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 5,473 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 338.08 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1568
1.0963
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD to TOP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.1160, compared to 1.1445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0410 TOP (High: 1.1434 / Low: 1.1024). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 TOP (High: 1.1505 / Low: 1.1482).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0410
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1.1517) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1121), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0396 (+3.56%).

2018 Avg (July) 1.1517
2017 Avg (July) 1.1121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1298 1.1003 1.1181
February 1.1107 1.0947 1.1014
March 1.1150 1.1008 1.1065
April 1.1210 1.0990 1.1065
May 1.1434 1.1024 1.1268
June 1.1480 1.1291 1.1367
July 1.1623 1.1471 1.1517
August 1.1538 1.1484 1.1500
September 1.1505 1.1482 1.1493
October 1.1516 1.1433 1.1469
November 1.1462 1.1359 1.1392
December 1.1394 1.1176 1.1296